AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF SALEM

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Avamere Rehabilitation of Salem. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF SALEM
4120 KURTH STREET S.
SALEM, OR 97302
(503) 581-8667

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

57%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 41
  • Certified Beds: 72

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Avamere Rehabilitation of Salem. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-164.6%
ADL Index Range: 6-100.5%
Total Percent:5.1%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1626.1%
ADL Index Range: 6-1015.7%
ADL Index Range: 0-510.4%
Total Percent:52.3%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1621.8%
ADL Index Range: 6-104.1%
ADL Index Range: 0-53.3%
Total Percent:29.2%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 0-54.3%
Total Percent:4.3%
 

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
1.3%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- No Signs of depression
4.3%
Total Percent:5.6%
 

Clinically Complex

  • Pneumonia, hemiplegia with ADL score >=5
  • Surgical wounds or open lesions with treatment
  • Burns
  • Chemotherapy while a resident
  • Oxygen therapy while a resident
  • IV medications or transfusions while a resident
  • Extensive Services, Special Care High or Special Care Low qualifier and ADL score of 0 or 1
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- No Signs of depression
1.3%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
1.3%
Total Percent:2.5%
 

Reduced Physical Function

  • Urinary and/or bowel training program
  • Passive and/or active range of motion (ROM)
  • Amputation/prosthesis training
  • Dressing or grooming training
  • Eating or swallowing training
  • Transfer training
  • Splint or brace assistance
  • Bed mobility and/or walking training
  • Communication training
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- Less restorative nursing
1.0%
Total Percent:1.0%
 

Rating Details For Avamere Rehabilitation of Salem

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours40 Minutes1 Hour and 43 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours37 Minutes54 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours3 Hours and 6 Minutes2 Hours and 38 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 17 Minutes2 Hours and 37 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 23 Minutes5 Hours and 15 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Oregon are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityOregon Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination89%83%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season77%83%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain6%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious9%13%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection17%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse4%9%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder71%60%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased10%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair7%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight-9%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores17%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained1%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder12%8%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season84%75%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%76%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores15%11%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium1%3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain35%30%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 06/10/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Post Nurse Staffing Information.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Be Administered in a Way That Leads to the Highest Possible Level of Well Being for Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/19/2010

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008

Mistreatment

1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/19/2010

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Use a Registered Nurse at Least 8 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/19/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/19/2010

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Assess the Resident when the Resident Enters the Nursing Home, in a Timely Manner.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Do a New Assessment After Any Major Change in a Resident's Physical or Mental Health.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Make Sure That Doctors Visit Residents Regularly, As Required.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Provide a Final Summary of the Resident's Health Status and a Summary of the Resident's Stay, when the Resident is Ready to Leave the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009

Resident Rights

Tell Each Resident Who Can Get Medicaid Benefits About 1) Which Items and Services Medicaid Covers and Which the Resident Must Pay For; or 2) How to Apply for Medicaid, Along with the Names and Addresses of State Groups That Can Help.
  • Inspection Date: 06/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Tell Each Resident Who Can Get Medicaid Benefits About 1) Which Items and Services Medicaid Covers and Which the Resident Must Pay For; or 2) How to Apply for Medicaid, Along with the Names and Addresses of State Groups That Can Help.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/19/2010

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)08/07/2008$3,500

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Avamere Rehabilitation of Salem, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Post Nurse Staffing Information.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/19/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/05/2011

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/22/2010

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/06/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 11/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/06/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/22/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/19/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/10/2010
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/14/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/16/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/20/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/16/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/19/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/05/2011

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Avamere Rehabilitation of Salem had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 06/14/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 06/14/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/30/2010

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 08/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/26/2008
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 06/14/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/30/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/14/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/30/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Did Not Have a Written Emergency Evacuation Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Corridors or Aisles That Are Unobstructed and Are at Least 8 Feet in Width.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 06/14/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/30/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009

Illumination and Emergency Power

Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 06/14/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/30/2010

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009

Vertical Openings

Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 06/22/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/12/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Seniors and People with Disability - Retrieved 2011